Connie Steelman retires from Postal Service after 42 years Community News March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 After 42-years of working for the United States Postal Service, with 24 of those years being at the Hines Post Office, Connie Steelman has officially retired with her last day being Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. In celebration of her retirement, cake was available in the post office lobby all day Thursday
Alan L. Bassuot 1930 – 2024 Obituary March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 Alan Louis Bossuot, a 4th generation member of the Whiting family, was born June 27, 1930, the first born to Vern and Lottie Whiting Bossuot, about two miles east of Burns, in the home of George and Ida Whiting, his grandparents. Alan was later joined by his sisters, Judy and
Stanley Lee Simmons Feb. 27, 1958 – Feb. 18, 2024 Obituary March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 Stanley Lee Simmons was born Feb. 27, 1958, to Teddy and Hildegard Simmons. As a teenager, Stan followed in his dad’s footsteps and learned the trade of logging, heavy equipment operating and machinery. In 1975, Stan joined the United States Navy where he was stationed in Hawaii. There, he furthered
Judith F. Choate March 13, 1942 – Dec. 26, 2023 Obituary March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 It saddens me to inform you that my beloved mother Judith F. Choate, 81, passed away on Dec. 26, 2023, at 1:43 p.m., at Harney District Hospital. She passed away as a result of COVID-19, Pneumonia, and complications due to a stroke. She is survived by her son, Samuel G. Newton
Ronald George “Ron” Slate 1943 – 2024 Obituary March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 Ronald George “Ron” Slate, 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Feb. 23, 2024 in Nampa, Idaho. Ron was born Oct. 17, 1943, in Nyssa, to Olive Bailey Schritter Slate and Reinhold “Roney” Schritter. Ron was raised in Apple Valley along with his brother Tim and sister
Dixie Lee Jones 1943 – 2024 Obituary March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 Dixie Lee Jones, born Oct. 7, 1943, passed away at her home in Princeton, on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Married to Bobby Jones and is survived by two of their three children. Dixie is also survived by her younger brother, Frank Campbell. Dixie had five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and three
Death Notice – Charles (Chuck) Lessar Obituary March 6, 2024March 6, 20240 We are sad to announce the death of Charles (Chuck) Lessar, 64, of Burns, who passed away on Feb. 20, 2024. Survivors included daughters, Garan and Carly, and five grandchildren, mother, father, his sister and brother, and their families. Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Burns City Council supports new CAD System Burns City Council Community February 28, 2024March 1, 20240 The following are the unapproved minutes from the Burns City Council meeting held Feb. 14. The minutes were edited for clarity and length. Burns Fire Departments’ David Ravenberg discussed the new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System. It’s part of the system that pulls up addresses when a call comes in and
CMS scholarship auditions held Feb. 17 Arts and Entertainment Community February 28, 2024March 1, 20240 Photo by Myrna Fulton The Harney County Chamber Music Society (CMS) music scholarship auditions took place on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Church of the Nazarene. Auditions were held in the morning, followed by a concert at 7 p.m. for the public. The music auditions have been an annual event since
Glen Albert Grindstaff 1937 – 2024 Obituary February 28, 2024February 28, 20240 Glen Albert Grindstaff passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, in New Plymouth Idaho. In cowboy fashion Glen left this world swiftly and much too suddenly for us all. Glen was born in an apartment in Burns, on May 20, 1937, to Ray and Evelyn Grindstaff. He was the older brother to